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I hate shaving
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Escape Goat
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I shave every other day. It causes me less irritation/bumps/cuts too.
Red Dolphin
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I find shaving with the grain (or down) catches on my hair and pulls it leading to more cuts then shaving against the grain. Doesn't shaving against the grain, get the blade to travel under the hair and cut it at the point where its coming out of the skin whereas going with the grain just catches on the tips of the hairs?
I really hate shaving my neck around my adam's apple. Worst. Place. Ever.
My facial hair is really corse. (sp?) And I usually have to shave at least every 2nd day. I usually use an electric shaver to trim the hair down short and then finish with a razor. I'll have to try this Mach 3 Power. I'm using a Turbo atm and its pretty good.
I really hate shaving my neck around my adam's apple. Worst. Place. Ever.
My facial hair is really corse. (sp?) And I usually have to shave at least every 2nd day. I usually use an electric shaver to trim the hair down short and then finish with a razor. I'll have to try this Mach 3 Power. I'm using a Turbo atm and its pretty good.
I hate shaving, since I get some unattractive looking razor bumps on the side of my face. Every night I have to use several different bump prevention products to make myself more presentable. Sadly the stuff eats through the skin on my fingers, which can't be a good sign of the long term effects it might have on my face.
Also the mach 3 turbo sucks! The vibration does nothing but drive the price up by a few dollars. I find the schick three blade disposable razor to be better.
Also the mach 3 turbo sucks! The vibration does nothing but drive the price up by a few dollars. I find the schick three blade disposable razor to be better.
I'm a the point where I'm almost growing a beard but not really. It's all patchy-- if that's what they call it. It's not thick enough though not thin either. It just doens't grow evenly. lol. But I try to shave once a week when I go to school but in summer days like these, I RARELY shave.
More Tips on Controlling Ingrown Hairs
• When you shave, never shave against the grain of your beard – instead shave with the grain and use a good quality shaving prep which gives you good lubrication.
• Using a face scrub is also vital in removing dead skin cells and loosening hairs from the skin surface – helping to preventing ingrown hairs.
• To encourage hairs to grow through without any difficulty, you should use an effective moisturiser or shaving balm.
• When you shave, never shave against the grain of your beard – instead shave with the grain and use a good quality shaving prep which gives you good lubrication.
• Using a face scrub is also vital in removing dead skin cells and loosening hairs from the skin surface – helping to preventing ingrown hairs.
• To encourage hairs to grow through without any difficulty, you should use an effective moisturiser or shaving balm.
Late Stage Marxist
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I've been thinking about getting one (for job interviews and whatnot) but the price range scares me. They cost anywhere from $50 to $350. How much should one pay for an electric?Tekky said:
Red Dolphin
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trippingmartian said:
Electric razors are ridiculously overpriced but very good if you want a quick easy shave. Unless you what automatic cleaning, cordless or those ones with the nifty looking lcd screens then don't spend too much. I'd spend at least $100 though.
deadhorse32
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muncheese said:
THE TRUTH HAS BEEN SPOKEN
I've been shaving for.. probably getting on for 10 years. And I've really only just got to a point where I can say i shave properly. Up until recently, my neck would get a lot of nicks and cuts, not from me using the razor funny, just that I must be really sensitive round there. The result is like trying to cross a mine field with a steam roller.
Not any more though. My advice (and most of it has probably been said already but nevermind): Use a sharp blade, at least two of them (Sensor excel, Mach 3 etc). I shave before I shower (in case of cuts and what not, it's easier to shower with cuts because they'll close up while you're showering. Finishing washing on your neck and face and you'll avoid any blood on you clothes
) but YMMV. Hot water on the face and then apply shaving foam. The most important part is short, light strokes. Press too hard - cuts. Drag the razor for too long - cuts. I usually drag the blade for a few centimetres - when i remove the razor, it leaves a square in the foam on my face.
I shave with the grain though for a while, I went up when doing my neck. This is because when my stubble is short it feels like the grain is going up (in some parts). So if you want to go with the grain, spend some time finding out what way the grain goes - with the grain means it's somewhat smooth to run you fingers over it, against it means you can feel inidividual hairs.
Start on the cheeks, move onto the neck and do the chin/upper lip last. If you're not smooth enough, it might be best to apply a little bit more foam before going back over it again. I just wet it a little bit and give it a quick going over. If you're going to have to take your time, aply more foam/gel whatever.
Just take your time and experiment, shaving is different for everybody, ask 5 people how to shave, you'll get 5 different answers, try different things and see what works best for you.
PS. Possibly my best shave was when I had grown a beard over easter. It took a *long* time but I was smooth and cut free. I'm convinced this was because simply putting the blade to my face meant washing out the hair I'd "shaved" off (note: yes, I had trimmed my beard with scissors!)
PPS. Anyone else wondering how many people got the "Go with the grain" from Lethal Weapon 2?
Not any more though. My advice (and most of it has probably been said already but nevermind): Use a sharp blade, at least two of them (Sensor excel, Mach 3 etc). I shave before I shower (in case of cuts and what not, it's easier to shower with cuts because they'll close up while you're showering. Finishing washing on your neck and face and you'll avoid any blood on you clothes
) but YMMV. Hot water on the face and then apply shaving foam. The most important part is short, light strokes. Press too hard - cuts. Drag the razor for too long - cuts. I usually drag the blade for a few centimetres - when i remove the razor, it leaves a square in the foam on my face.I shave with the grain though for a while, I went up when doing my neck. This is because when my stubble is short it feels like the grain is going up (in some parts). So if you want to go with the grain, spend some time finding out what way the grain goes - with the grain means it's somewhat smooth to run you fingers over it, against it means you can feel inidividual hairs.
Start on the cheeks, move onto the neck and do the chin/upper lip last. If you're not smooth enough, it might be best to apply a little bit more foam before going back over it again. I just wet it a little bit and give it a quick going over. If you're going to have to take your time, aply more foam/gel whatever.
Just take your time and experiment, shaving is different for everybody, ask 5 people how to shave, you'll get 5 different answers, try different things and see what works best for you.
PS. Possibly my best shave was when I had grown a beard over easter. It took a *long* time but I was smooth and cut free. I'm convinced this was because simply putting the blade to my face meant washing out the hair I'd "shaved" off (note: yes, I had trimmed my beard with scissors!)
PPS. Anyone else wondering how many people got the "Go with the grain" from Lethal Weapon 2?
Rockman
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I haven't shaved in 3 months. I am now mountain man! I'm most likely going to cave in though because everyone around me keeps complaining that I look like a taliban member. Oh and it's crazy because some parts of my hair are now growing in blonde and white. Does this mean I'm dying?
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